Romania: Non-Wheat Flour Market 2024

Non-Wheat Flour Market Size in Romania

In 2021, the Romanian non-wheat flour market decreased by -5.9% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Non-Wheat Flour Production in Romania

In value terms, non-wheat flour production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Wheat Flour Exports

Exports from Romania

For the fifth consecutive year, Romania recorded growth in overseas shipments of non-wheat flours, which increased by 21% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-wheat flour exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of non-wheat flour exports from Romania, with a combined 57% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +269.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for non-wheat flour exported from Romania worldwide, together accounting for 57% of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +271.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-wheat flour export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Wheat Flour Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-wheat flours was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-wheat flour imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed perceptible growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-wheat flour imports to Romania, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +104.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-wheat flours to Romania, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Hungary amounted to -3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+67.1% per year) and Italy (+19.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-wheat flour import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -4.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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